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Y197 VBE

2001 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 62677,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 VBE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake only just met requirements it would appear handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,862 miles

both front brake discs slighty worn on inner faces

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,862 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs slighty worn on inner faces

o/s/r brake disc has light surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,060 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 60,060 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,237 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,779 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,903 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,312 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 28,312 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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Y197 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 77,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 VBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y197 VBE registered?

Y197 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y197 VBE safe to buy?

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